Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina
September 23, 2008
BASF Turf & Ornamentals
announced it has appointed Randy Lusher as Sales Specialist for
Illinois and Wisconsin. Lusher will help distributors, golf
course superintendents, nursery and greenhouse growers, and lawn
care operators select science-based solutions to grow healthy
plants and turf.
Prior to joining the Turf & Ornamentals team, Lusher held a
Sales Specialist position with BASF Professional Vegetation
Management (ProVM).
During the 24 years he worked with ProVM, Lusher used his wealth
of practical experience to build strong relationships with his
customers in the roadside, aquatic and utility markets.
“Randy’s years of exceptional service to BASF customers will be
a great asset for us,” said Dr. Toni Bucci, BASF Turf &
Ornamentals Business Manager. “We’re happy to add an experienced
leader to the sales team for support in the Midwest.”
Lusher’s work with the Missouri Department of Transportation to
develop a plant growth regulator program was awarded the
National Roadside Vegetation Management Association’s (NRVMA)
2005 National Roadside Excellence Award.
Lusher holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and
Management from Marshall University. He resides in Downers
Grove, Illinois, with his wife and three daughters. For more
information about BASF Turf & Ornamentals visit
www.betterturf.com and www.betterplants.com or blog about turf
at www.basfturftalk.com.
About the Crop Protection Division
With sales of €3,137 million in 2007, BASF’s Crop Protection
division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to
the farming industry providing well-established and innovative
fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these
products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality.
Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control,
turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry.
BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The
vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s
leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving
nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing
world population. Further information can be found on the web at
www.agro.basf.com.
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